Judgement in favour of building the ARLA development and against Sainsburys. Sid had asked Sainsbury’s if they will appeal against the judge’s decision. Said that they wouldn’t. Development feted to start early September.

3.0 Newsletter in New Format

Thank you for the new format Lynne.

Amendments Stonefield Park, more detail requested on the litter pick, which goes ahead on the 15th August 2015 meeting at 10am starting at South Ruislip Library.

Full Colour newsletters – Prize if you get one!

3.1 Rats / Sainsburys

Pest Control in Sainsbury’s – rats reported, keen to have litter removed. This has been reported to the council.

4.0 HS2

In agreement with the SRRA, Cllr Allan Kauffman presented at HS2 hearing in London. As we were only there to discuss mitigation rather than the principle of HS2, main concerns raised over the digging in the ARLA site and the vent shaft, the volume of traffic with 200 lorries a day leaving the site.

Second issue with closing Station Approach, West End Road, Bridgewater Road and Long Drive. Lynne and Allan counted the businesses there 91 businesses affected then there is the LIDL, B&M, housing, so more of an issue with traffic.

Concern raised that they are planning this as a paper exercise rather than dealing with realities. Proposing to access with in one place an location which is currently blocked so asked for a review in more detail.

Allan and Sid have received a letter from the Chair of the committee saying that they will take our concerns into consideration.

5.0 Treasurers Report

Current account £620.74 and reserve £12356.70 as at 30th June.

6.0 Chief Road Steward

Letters were late this time. Thanks for getting them out on time.

Henry moving South, he will be around for a few months. Looking for a new person to take over as CRS.

7.0 Police

Henry mentioned talk from victim support. Voluntary organisation, they will come and support you with assistance. They are looking for premises in the area.

PCSO’s are finished. No more coming in future.

Sid recounted his frustration with police, after a HGV delivery driver damaged a number of cars and the police didn’t turn up. Discussion of a lady who was burgled and had a slow response.

Suggestion to write to Nick Downing. General dissatisfaction. Ask him to come to the next meeting. People welcome to write to SRRA if they have had issues where they feel the police have not followed up.

Burglary, lack of contact from the police. Not enough resources for the police.

8.0 Community Voice

Next meeting in September. Discussion will be on the transfer of care from Hospitals to the community, especially at GP level.

9.0 RAF Northolt

Sid had a meeting with Ops at RAF meeting. Nothing has changed from before re the discussion on flight path changes or planes flying over the Mahlon Avenue area.

Biggin Hill have said they have taken legal action against RAF/MOD due to more flights at RAF Northolt. Sid said that this was a commercial action and not something we would like to be involved with.

One gentleman left the meeting. Sid commented that it was difficult to mediate between two intractable positions, there is little room for mediation.

10.0 South Ruislip Library

Great children’s section. Members extolled the virtues. Great service getting in books, quiz. Much more than just collection point for new recycling bags. Recycling bags can also be ordered from the council on a standing order basis and they deliver each quarter.

11.0 Lorries

11.1 HGV Access to South Ruislip Estate

Large lorries rumbling around the area an issue. Seeing more and more on The Fairway and Long Drive. Look at estate having a 7.5 ton limit, except for access. Roads – drop Allan a line to have more signs on local streets. Sign in middle of road for Torcross, too late.

11.2 South Ruislip Bridge

Notices and restrictions. Three hits on the South Ruislip Bridge recently. What can be done to improve the safety of the access.

Cllr Kauffman suggested the council will look at spending Section 106 and SIL contribution from the ARLA money on the site to improve the bridge so it becomes an asset but there are a number of warning devices and signs up already. One gentleman commented that his van was detected as being over height but was well under the limit..

12.0 Beautiful South Ruislip

12.1 Chamber of Commerce South Ruislip

Sid apologised to Lynne for not being invited to talk at the last meeting on the subject of Beautiful South Ruislip. Working on getting members for a chamber of commerce so they can act as a group, especially with the commercial threats from ASDA as well as Sainsburys.

12.2 Rover/MG site, Victoria Road

The site at Rover/MG site is being cleared, concern about rubbish at the site but it’s starting to be cleared. Lidl going for planning permission for their store.

Elaine Haynes: Playing area is breaking up, rubber matting will be sorted for the 28th July, would like it renewed altogether though.

14.0 Any Other Business

14.1 South Ruislip Bike Parking

Cycle chain to rail at South Ruislip on the bike. To be removed.

14.2 Proposed Zebra Crossing on Victoria Road

Refused, no further action. Suggestion of barriers being put in place to flow people to the crossing. Cllr Kelly would look at that.

14.3 Long Drive Rubbish

Complaint from residents about rubbish being left out too early and on the wrong days that foxes are opening and spreading. Cllr Kelly said that she would look into this. [Added at time writing minutes: Judy wrote to advise that the council leafleted the area informing residents of responsibilities and correct process]

14.4 Bin Collection/Recycling

Dissatisfaction expressed bin collection and spreading of mess. Also leaving green waste bags in the road. Tightening up needed.

14.5 Ivory Dental Service Bin

Reminder of request for reason why that was removed made of Cllr Kauffman.